Whispers Turn to Whimpers: Could He Ever Change?

Chapter 1043

"It's so bizarre."

Rebecca White's eyes, wide and filled with innocence, suddenly brimmed with tears that silently rolled down her cheeks. "How could James possibly be my child? I've never had a child... Never."

"Ugh..."

Suddenly, Rebecca clutched her head in agony.

"My head is killing me!"

She winced, shaking her head in pain as her complexion turned even paler. "Why does it hurt so much?"

Her phone buzzed in her pocket.

It was Francis.

Clutching the phone tightly, Rebecca hesitated for a moment before swiping to answer, "Hello?"

"Rebecca."

Francis's voice was as calm and soothing as ever, "I got held up today. Are you back at the dorm? I'm downstairs. Mind if I come up to see you?" "...Sure," Rebecca managed a faint smile and agreed.

"I'll be right up."

"Okay, I'll wait."

After hanging up, Rebecca opened the door and entered the dorm. Soon after, Francis arrived.

"I'm here."

for him, "Come in,

"Thanks."

for James and thought of getting you some as well." He glanced at her and chuckled softly, "You're just like

"Thanks."

pursed her lips, not looking at the bag of snacks but

you don't have to

flickered with

Johnson? What's with the

reached across the table, taking Rebecca's hand in his,

between them

this about Caroline? Are you mad

why she might

to see a doctor in Quinland. Just

"It's not that."

her hand. "Mr.

was confused, feeling a void as her hand

"Mr. Johnson..."

forced a smile, "You've mistaken me for

smile grew

not his mother.

should find

at her, initially stunned, then his expression

throat before speaking, "Did

Rebecca blinked, then nodded, "Yes, it was

scoffed softly. "Of course, it was

instructed the staff to keep them

she was, had